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Here is the solution to the multiple-choice reading comprehension questions based on the text “My Homeshare experience”, with detailed explanations for each answer.

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Question 1: What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?

Correct Answer: C — to explain a service she thinks is very good

✔ Explanation:
The entire text revolves around the Homeshare service — what it is, how it works, and how it benefited both the writer and Marjorie. The writer starts by explaining her initial difficulty finding housing, then introduces Homeshare as a solution, describes her positive experience with Marjorie, and ends by saying, *“Homeshare has been great for both of us. It’s given me somewhere to stay and both of us a new friend.”* This clearly shows her purpose is to explain and recommend the service.

- A (describe everyday life) — Too vague; she doesn’t describe daily routines in detail.
- B (talk about a flat) — She talks about the *arrangement*, not the physical flat itself.
- D (why it was hard to find a flat) — This is only the opening context, not the main purpose.

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Question 2: What would a reader learn about the writer from reading the text?

Correct Answer: A — She likes her home to be clean and tidy.

✔ Explanation:
In the first paragraph, the writer says:
> *“I didn’t like the idea of sharing with other students. I’ve seen a lot of student flats and they are sometimes dirty and often untidy.”*

This implies she values cleanliness and tidiness — which is why she avoided student flats. Later, she even says doing cleaning for Marjorie “isn’t a problem for me,” suggesting she doesn’t mind keeping things clean.

- B (prefers to live alone) — She says living alone “wasn’t possible because it was just too expensive,” implying she *would* prefer it if she could afford it, but the text doesn’t say she *prefers* it now.
- C (knew about Homeshare before London) — No, she says *“That’s when I discovered the Homeshare service”* after coming to London.
- D (can afford to live by herself) — Directly contradicted: *“Living on my own wasn’t possible because it was just too expensive.”*

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Question 3: How does the writer think she helps Marjorie most?

Correct Answer: A — by spending time with her

✔ Explanation:
The text says:
> *“These are usually light cleaning and cooking but the most important thing you do is talk to the elderly person for a while. They’re often very lonely.”*

And later:
> *“I like to cook and we eat together at least four times a week. That gives us a chance to be together and talk.”*

Even though she does cleaning and cooking, the text emphasizes that talking and companionship are the *most important* parts — especially since elderly people are often lonely. So, the writer believes her biggest help is spending time with Marjorie.

- B (cleaning) — Mentioned, but called “light” and not the most important.
- C (cooking) — Also mentioned, but again, secondary to companionship.
- D (paying rent) — Incorrect — the text says *“Instead of paying rent, the younger person agrees to help with jobs around the house.”*

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Question 4: How does the writer feel about Marjorie?

Correct Answer: B — She admires her.

✔ Explanation:
The writer describes Marjorie as:
> *“She’s a fantastic storyteller and a very clever person.”*

Also, she enjoys spending time with her, cooks with her, and calls her a “new friend.” There’s no hint of pity (sorry), worry, or frustration (demanding). Instead, she speaks highly of Marjorie’s qualities — showing admiration.

- A (feels sorry for her) — No evidence; she doesn’t focus on Marjorie’s loneliness as something sad to pity.
- C (thinks she’s too demanding) — Contradicted: *“Marjorie asks me to do quite a lot of cleaning but that’s not a problem for me.”*
- D (worried about her) — Not mentioned anywhere.

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Question 5: Which of the following best describes the writer?

Correct Answer: B — a young person who enjoys sharing her home with an older person

✔ Explanation:
The writer is clearly young (student in London), shares a home with Marjorie (74 years old), and expresses positive feelings about the arrangement:
> *“Homeshare has been great for both of us... a new friend.”*

She enjoys the companionship, cooking together, and helping out — so she enjoys the arrangement.

- A (couldn’t find other young people) — Not stated; she chose Homeshare because she disliked messy student flats, not because she couldn’t find others.
- C (has to work in another person’s house) — Misleading; she helps with chores, but it’s part of a mutual arrangement, not “work.”
- D (would prefer to live alone) — While she *might* prefer it financially, she doesn’t say this directly, and the overall tone is positive about Homeshare.

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## ✔ Final Answers:

1. C
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B

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